1979 MOONEY M20K 231 Single Engine Piston for sale - 2454979

Description

Great airplane. Hurts to have to sell it. Will get you where you're going at 170 KTS TAS at 12000 feet on 11 GPH fuel burn. 72 usable gallons of fuel can give you 7 hours of endurance at economy cruise. Service ceiling with the turbo is 24,000 ft will get you above a lot of the weather but its sweet spot for performance is 10000 to 16000 ft. Turbocharger and 4 place fixed Oxygen system will let you climb high. Precise Flight speed brakes will help you get down without shock cooling your engine. Read below for details on avionics and check out that new paint and interior!! Annual completed May 31 2026 Avionics / Equipment Garmin G5 PFD with Backup Battery Garmin G5 HSI with Backup Battery (Backup PFD) Garmin GFC 500 2 Axis autopilot w/electric trim Garmin GTN 530W GPS/NAV/COM Garmin 345 Transponder ADS B in/out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel JPI 900 Primary EIS King KX-165 Nav/Com Storm Scope Vacuum systems have been removed Airframe 5600 Hours Total Time Speed Brakes by Precise Flight Installed oxygen System (current hydrostatic test) JPI 900 Primary EIS (Analog engine gauges removed) Ceis Digital Fuel Sensors Whelan Landing, Taxi, Navigation, and Strobe Lights All ADs complied with including the recent Turbocharger V-band Clamp. Clamp is now the riveted type not the spot welded. Annual completed on May 31 Engines / Mods / Prop Continental TSIO 360LB, S/N 309201, 1795 SMOH Intercooler Merlyn Waste Gate Engine Pre Heater McCauley 3 Blade Prop Model D3A36430-B Governor Model C290D3K/T20 Current annual compressions were #1 69/80, #2 62/80, #3 72/80, #4 73/80, #5 76/80, #6 72/80 Interior / Exterior Interior done in 2024 by Aero Comfort in San Antonio Texas, Aero Comfort specializes in Mooney interiors, and it shows. All paperwork included. White Ultraleather paneling with black accents and white stitching. Black leather glareshield with black leather wrapped yokes. New carpeting with logo embossed floor runners. Fold down rear seats to increase baggage space 4 place headset jacks, oxygen ports, and cup holders 2, 12V plugs, 1 on panel, 1 in baggage compartment Exterior painted in 2023 by Art Craft paint in Santa Maria California. 2 tones, white over black with red accent. Remarks This is a fantastic airplane. I get compliments on it wherever I go. Yes, it is at TBO, but it runs great and I think smart buyers would prefer to select their own shop when the overhaul is needed. Great IFR platform especially with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot. Coupled approaches on GPS and NAV. Annual completed May 31. Altimeter and Transponder check due 03/2027 All Logbooks, as far as I know it's always been hangered. Will include: Cover from Bruces Covers and the sheepskin seat covers. Mooney Mover Battery Powered Tow Bar (needs 2 20V Black & Decker Batteries) Overhauled Alternator I am also a CFI. If you need it, I will also include 10 hours of instruction with your purchase if your insurance requires it.